Refrigerator Pickles I have never tried to make Refrigerator Pickles before, have you? What a great, quick idea!! I saw some pickling cucumbers at the farmers’ market but didn’t feel like getting into canning quite yet. They had a small bag for sale and it was a perfect amount to do refrigerator pickles instead. I…
Vegan Recipes
We like to dabble in the world of vegan recipes and even have reviewed a cookbook on raw vegan. Here are a lot of our best recipes ranging from soup to nuts and more.
Freezing Farmers’ Market Vegetables
Freezing Farmers’ Market Vegetables Disclosure: I was compensated with product for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Do you love going to the Farmers’ Market and buying up fresh wonderful produce at its prime? I know I sure do and I always buy too much! So I decided to start Freezing Farmers’…
Mesquite BBQ Skewered Potatoes
Mesquite BBQ Skewered Potatoes Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. It is a gorgeous summer day today here and in these parts we are about to celebrate the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, The Calgary Stampede. I start to think of some great “cowboy” type recipes that…
Marinated Grilled Spicy Tofu
Marinated Grilled Spicy Tofu I love making recipe creations and this Marinated Grilled Spicy Tofu was a huge hit in our house. Ken and Amber raved and raved over the wonderful marinade and then the lovely grilled flavor. If you are vegan or vegetarian but still love your BBQ you will want to try this…
Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas
Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas I have seen these roasted chickpeas around for awhile and they have intrigued me to make them for a healthy snack. I landed on the right flavor combination with these Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas. A little bit salty, a little bit spicy and then the fresh lime zest peaks through. This is…
50 Stunning Strawberry Recipes
50 Stunning Strawberry Recipes I think strawberries are one of the top if not the top berry that everyone loves. They are gorgeous in many desserts but also move over to the savory side quite nicely. That is why I am bringing you today these 50 Stunning Strawberry Recipes. Strawberries go great from morning to…
Vegan Chicken Salt
Vegan Chicken Salt You might think I have gone a little crazy with the title of this one but honestly this is a seasoning! I was watching Valerie Bertinelli’s show called Valerie’s Home Cooking and she started talking about an Australian seasoning that has become very popular in Australia. On further research I found that…
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade It is almost picnic season and I am thrilled for some warm weather and venturing outdoors to enjoy great picnic fare and sunshine. Have you made homemade lemonade before? It really is very simple to make. Adding an additional flavor is easy too like in this Lavender Lemonade. For this post and in…
32 Amazing Roasted Vegetable Recipes
32 Amazing Roasted Vegetable Recipes We love roasting vegetables. It used to be only potatoes everyone did but with all the sheet pan recipes that are so popular people began to realize you can do a whole lot more. So I am bringing to you 32 Amazing Roasted Vegetable Recipes for you to try some…
Pucker Up: 47 Luscious Lemon Recipes
Pucker Up: 47 Luscious Lemon Recipes Lemon for me is the sure sign of spring when it comes to food. It livens up the senses again after a long winter of savory soups, stews and casseroles. That is why I wanted to bring to you Pucker Up: 47 Luscious Lemon Recipes. Lemon is so versatile…
Crispy Rosti Potatoes
Crispy Rosti Potatoes Have you had rosti potatoes before? I bet you have, they are like a big hashbrown and that is what we call them here in North America. Or essentially a latke. Crispy Rosti Potatoes orginated in Switzerland but are now loved the world over. Rosti is not served on it’s own but makes…
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Strawberry Simple Syrup Have you ever made simple syrup? It is very easy and wonderful in so many cocktails or drinks. It is equal parts sugar and water, usually 1 cup of each. To infuse this simple concoction it is just as easy. I have done it many times with herbs, fruits, teas and spices….